Vet Tech Schools

Answer 1

Veterinary technicians are required (in most states) to have a 2 year degree in veterinary technology from an AVMA accredited veterinary technology program, to have passed the Veterinary Technician National Exam and a state exam in order to be credentialed. They are also generally required to attend a set number of continuing education courses each year to keep up with changes in veterinary medicine. Veterinary technicians are educated in veterinary anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, animal husbandry, surgical assisting, anesthesia, medical nursing, diagnostics such as radiology and ultrasonography, clinical pathology, parasitology, medical terminology and record keeping, biological collection and sample handling and preperation, etc. They can also specialize in areas such as emergency and critical care, internal medicine, anesthesia, dentistry, behavior and equine nursing.

The American Veterinary Medical Association maintains a list of accredited degree programs on their website: http://www.avma.org/education/cvea/vettech_programs.asp

Answer 2

If you are interested in a rewarding career as a vet tech, then you will want to take time to review the many different vet tech schools that are available for students wanting to get started on the way to a new and exciting career. Do you love animals? Do you enjoy helping animals? If so, then this is a great career choice for you and it will provide you with years of fulfilling work.

There are many vet tech schools available for students. Some are part of traditional colleges and universities and others are stand alone vet tech schools. Vet tech careers are available and there is expected to be a huge increase in open positions over the next few years.

To become a vet tech, you must be licensed to operate in your state just like a nurse or other medical professional. You must attend an accredited program that is qualified to train you for the certification exam. You must then take and pass a licensing exam before working as a vet tech. Vet techs are required to study areas including animal basic health, animal first aid, animal anatomy and animal dentistry. Additionally, they must know basic Biology, chemistry and math and they absolutely must be able to communicate effectively with the people who bring their pets in for help.

The AVMA licensing exam is a tough test that requires vet tech students to work hard while attending schools. Vet tech schools are prepared to train students who are determined to succeed and are willing to do the work required to graduate with excellent academics.

Financial aid is always available to help students who want to attend vet tech schools. It is a great way to start working toward a new career and having financial assistance while going to school is an excellent way to cover the expenses associated with education. Accredited schools are qualified to offer federal, state and school based financial aid to students with financial need. Completing the required forms is all it takes to find out if you qualify. Most students do qualify for at least some form of assistance paying for their educational costs while attending vet tech schools.